Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Location

These adjectives help convey the spatial positioning associated with a particular entity or occurrence such as "inside", "outside", "top", "bottom", etc.

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top [adjective]

located at the highest physical point or position within a structure, object, or area

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper offers panoramic views of the city skyline .

bottom [adjective]

located at the lowest position or part of something

Ex: The bottom layer of the cake served as a sturdy base for the layers above it .

outdoor [adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that ’s perfect for warm evenings .

indoor [adjective]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

Ex: Indoor rock climbing gyms simulate natural rock formations for climbers to practice their skills .

outside [adverb]

in an open area surrounding a building

Ex: The event took place outside on the spacious grounds .

inside [adverb]

in or into a room, building, etc.

Ex:

interior [adjective]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

Ex: The interior lining of the jacket provides extra warmth in cold weather .

exterior [adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

Ex:

eastern [adjective]

situated in the east

Ex: The city 's eastern districts are known for their vibrant cultural diversity .

western [adjective]

positioned in the direction of the west

Ex: The western coast is known for its rugged cliffs and stunning sunsets .

northern [adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: Our cabin is situated in the northern part of the forest .

southern [adjective]

located in the direction of the south

Ex: Wildlife in the southern forests includes species not found in northern regions .

upper [adjective]

situated above something similar

Ex: The upper bunk in the dormitory is preferred by some students for privacy .

outer [adjective]

situated on the outside of something else

Ex: Our camping tent has an outer layer for waterproofing .

inner [adjective]

situated inside of something else

Ex: The inner core of the Earth is believed to be extremely hot .

underwater [adjective]

situated or happening below the surface of a body of water

Ex: The diver discovered a shipwreck while conducting an underwater exploration .

underground [adjective]

situated, operating, or existing beneath the surface of the ground

Ex: Our city has an underground network of tunnels for utilities .

frontal [adjective]

related to or positioned at the front part of an object, structure, or entity

Ex: Our car sustained frontal damage in the collision .

lateral [adjective]

situated at or directed toward the side or sides

Ex: The plant 's lateral roots spread widely to absorb water from the surrounding soil .

elevated [adjective]

positioned or built above ground level

Ex:

subterranean [adjective]

situated, occurring, or existing beneath the surface of the earth

Ex: Our city has a network of subterranean passages used for utilities .

overseas [adjective]

located or originating in a foreign country, often one that is across the sea from one's own

Ex: The company imports goods from overseas suppliers .

medial [adjective]

related to or located in the middle of something

Ex: In the sculpture , the medial section connects the two outer wings .

overhead [adjective]

located or occurring above the level of the head

Ex: She glanced at the overhead clouds , predicting rain .

offshore [adjective]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

Ex: She enjoys scuba diving in offshore reefs to explore marine life .

upstate [adjective]

relating to the northern or more rural areas of a state, often distant from large cities

Ex: His family has an upstate retreat where they relax by the lake .

outermost [adjective]

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

Ex: Our house is located on the outermost edge of the neighborhood .

downtown [adverb]

toward or within the central or main business area of a town or city

Ex:

inland [adjective]

located away from the coast

Ex: She prefers the tranquil atmosphere of inland lakes for fishing .

surrounding [adjective]

existing or situated all around something or someone

Ex:

high [adjective]

having a rank that is above others in a hierarchy or organization

Ex: The executive meeting discussed plans at a high level .

upstairs [adjective]

located on an upper floor

Ex: The upstairs bathroom is undergoing renovation .

downstairs [adjective]

located on a lower floor of a building, particularly the ground floor

Ex: The downstairs bathroom needs remodeling .

perpendicular [adjective]

positioned at a 90-degree angle to the ground

Ex: The ship barely avoided crashing into the perpendicular rocks jutting from the sea .

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